Royal College of Physicians

13/09/2025

‘We set out to create a model that would not only address the issues in our own young adults diabetes service but could be scaled up and used as a blueprint for other trusts across the country.’

In their shortlisted entry to the RCP Medicine 2025 abstract competition, Dr Tala Balafshan, Dr Heather Sullivan, Mrs Suzanne Keigan, Mrs Amanda Wilson and Mr Ifeoluwa Oyedeji, members of the Young Adults Diabetes Service team at Mersey & West Lancs Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, showcase how a holistic and proactive approach to care can dramatically improve outcomes for patients in the most deprived areas.

Read more: https://ow.ly/zGmM50WUrPu

13/09/2025

On Monday 13 October we’re welcoming retired doctors, friends and families to our first Senior Physician Society event to be held at The Spine.

Guests will enjoy an exclusive tour of the building, a delicious two course lunch with skyline views of Liverpool and four interesting talks. Most importantly it’s a great opportunity to catch-up with old colleagues and peers and meet new people within the community.

Book now to avoid disappointment: https://ow.ly/5sy850WTJkm

12/09/2025

‘I have provided care in temporary care environments over the summer. You might have done too.’

In a new blog, Dr Zuzanna Sawicka, RCP clinical director for patient safety and clinical standards, reflects on the realities of corridor care, what it reveals about year-round pressures, and asks to share their experiences.

She says: ‘There were over 2.4 million A&E attendances in England during July 2025, the second highest figure since records began in 2010. Like many doctors working in acute care, this leaves me feeling uneasy as I look ahead to winter when we know that seasonal illnesses place even greater pressure on the system.’

🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/BSTM50WUBlU

12/09/2025

Fundamentals of quality improvement (QI) for doctors is a 1-day interactive workshop designed to build your QI knowledge and empower you to lead impactful initiatives in clinical practice.

📅 Book your place now: https://ow.ly/VYWc50WUyWr

This course is open to resident doctors of all grades and specialties.

11/09/2025

College tutors and associate college tutors are the backbone of our education community, providing leadership, mentorship and day-to-day support for resident doctors across the UK.

💬 We’re excited to share highlights from our latest network meeting in June, where we covered key updates from the RCP and our next generation campaign. Plus, we’ve included a Q&A briefing that dives deep into essential topics like:

🔵Competition ratios.
🔵Clinic attendance.
🔵Balancing service and training.
🔵Supervision pressures.

Whether you’re already part of the community or interested in the challenges facing college tutors, this write up is packed with valuable insights.

👉 Read the full article now:

RCP college tutors (CTs) and associate college tutors (ACTs) are a vital part of the RCP’s education community, providing leadership, guidance and day-to-day support for resident doctors across the UK. The RCP CT and ACT network is our national community of physicians leading and supporting postgr...

11/09/2025

As part of , we’re showcasing the Medical Care – driving change improvement community, a growing, vibrant network for healthcare professionals passionate about improvement and innovation across the UK and beyond.

Whether you’re new to improvement or already experienced, it’s a welcoming space to share ideas, build skills and connect with peers.

The community is working to build improvement capability for all doctors, enabling multidisciplinary, impactful and sustainable change for the benefit of patients.

Open to all healthcare professionals, including non-RCP members.

Find out more and join our online events: https://ow.ly/Tfjt50WUwZh

10/09/2025

Unlock exclusive benefits with an RCP consultant membership...

Enjoy access to resources like the RCP Launchpad, free entry to new consultants forums, and advocacy through the New Consultants Committee. All this and more – starting from just £16 per month!

Find out more and become a member today: https://ow.ly/6wcM50WTTwO

10/09/2025

📢Less than 1 week left to apply!

Have you ever had a fragility fracture, been diagnosed with osteoporosis, experienced an inpatient fall that led to a fracture or cared for someone who has?

Apply for the Falls and Fragility Fracture Audit Programme Patient and Carer Panel and help shape the future of care: https://ow.ly/kOVn50WPGIn

Applications close Monday 15 September 2025.

10/09/2025

Have you completed our latest snapshot survey?

We know corridor care happens all year round. We want your insights to inform our ongoing campaign for action to end and prevent corridor care, including calling for regularly published year-round data so we can see the full scale of the issue.

Tell us your experiences; help us advocate for you and your patients: https://ow.ly/K1AC50WQsZS

09/09/2025

Join us for our next spotlight series webinar!

Chaired by Dr Fozia Ahmed, and featuring expert clinicians Professor James Burton and Professor Gerald Carr-White, this session will deliver the latest updates on heart failure.

📅Tuesday 30 September
⏰6.30pm
📍RCP Player

Following the presentations, take part in a live Q&A session with our panel – that’s your chance to ask questions and gain deeper insights.

🔗 Book your place now: https://ow.ly/tZM150WRYZW

09/09/2025

The National Respiratory Audit Programme’s (NRAP) new children and young people (CYP) asthma discharge letter is now available.

Currently, discharge letters vary significantly between hospitals and often omit key information needed by families and clinicians to ensure safe and effective follow-up care.

To address this, NRAP has worked with experts across paediatric asthma care and used a Delphi process to identify and agree on the most critical elements for discharge. The resulting letter serves as both a communication tool and a clinical prompt – guiding clinicians to ensure that essential steps have been completed before discharge.

Their goal is to improve consistency, strengthen communication between hospital and community care, and ultimately support better outcomes for CYP with asthma.

Download now: https://ow.ly/AIPa50WQYyl

08/09/2025

🚨 2026 Bookings Now Open! 🚨

Our Update in Medicine conference series will be visiting nine UK cities in 2026 including Leicester, Newcastle, and Belfast. This is your chance to enhance your and network with peers in the medical field.

receive discount. Don’t miss out – reserve your place today: https://ow.ly/nh4h50WT130